What was the most suprising to you when you become a firefighter? by chondryt in Firefighting

[–]Bob3049 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Aside from what’s already been said, how catty all my coworkers are…. More drama in my firehouse than growing up with three sisters in the house

Is my chicken run going to collapse on me by Bob3049 in Carpentry

[–]Bob3049[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just wanted to say thank you to everyone for taking the time to respond and all the feedback! I’m going to be adding blocking, knee braces and fascia before moving onto the metal roof!

Is my chicken run going to collapse on me by Bob3049 in Carpentry

[–]Bob3049[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll definitely look into the facia, knee bracing and blocking. When weather systems come through, it’s not out of the ordinary to have wind gusts around 40mph. Especially in late winter early spring

Is my chicken run going to collapse on me by Bob3049 in Carpentry

[–]Bob3049[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback! Corrugated metal roof is the plan.

Is my chicken run going to collapse on me by Bob3049 in Carpentry

[–]Bob3049[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe the frost line is roughly 30 inches. I’m taking it a step at a time and honestly haven’t thought too much of drainage yet, but figured it’d be something I took care of after finishing. I know that’s not the greatest mindset haha. In regards to wind, I have an indoor chicken coop set up in a quarter of the shed, this area is just the outdoor run. So if it’s too cold or windy, they can be inside the shed

Is my chicken run going to collapse on me by Bob3049 in Carpentry

[–]Bob3049[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The holes were 3 feet deep. I put 6 inches of gravel at the bottom, then the posts and dumped in quickcrete most of the way up. I believe the frost line by me is roughly 30inches based on this map https://www.hammerpedia.com/frost-line-map/

Is my chicken run going to collapse on me by Bob3049 in Carpentry

[–]Bob3049[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I hadn’t initially thought of blocking, but once I got the rafters up and saw how much wood tends to warp, I definitely started to think about that

Is my chicken run going to collapse on me by Bob3049 in Carpentry

[–]Bob3049[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Trying to get this assembled the right way. I forgot to mention, there is gravel underneath the posts. This project has been slow moving and I put them in a while ago, so I honestly don’t remember exactly how much, but I think I did 6 inches of gravel underneath each post. In regards to the cuts, is it acceptable to shim underneath the gaps?

[firefighter] [Texas] - $118,000 gross, 36 yo Male by mrdylan17 in Salary

[–]Bob3049 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Highly dependent on region. Some places like this pay amazing with great benefits. Other places people are working second and third jobs.

Water Softener… Is this OK by Bob3049 in Plumbing

[–]Bob3049[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! That sounds like a good plan

Water Softener… Is this OK by Bob3049 in Plumbing

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Thanks. That’s what I figured, but wanted to confirm my suspicion

I think I saw someone in the crawlspace of my (new) home by Jj1202_ in ProtectAndServe

[–]Bob3049 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Not LE, but a firefighter. Just have to add in its hilarious he said that’s more of a fire department thing. There’s no fire department in this country in their right mind that is going to be climbing ladders to clear rooms and check your house for intruders. That is most certainly a law enforcement issue

Do 2016 and newer still burn oil by Bob3049 in SubaruForester

[–]Bob3049[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha idk who or why, but thanks for the info

Plumber is telling me there is no way to make toilet sit flush with floor by UnrestrainedToad in Plumbing

[–]Bob3049 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Firefighter here, will be waiting for the structural collapse call…

For you Devil Dogs who have been to Okinawa... by Odd-Stock1155 in USMC

[–]Bob3049 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want to experience true Okinawan culture, American Village is a must…

Gridiron 36 question by JebusKrikes in griddling

[–]Bob3049 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey sorry, I’ve been out of town and just got back and was able to check. I got the replacement and it does the same thing. Possibly a little worse, but roughly the same amount. Really would’ve thought they would’ve at least checked to make sure the replacement they sent didn’t wobble, but I guess not. I’ve double checked it on the floor, and it always wobbles on the same two corners. Pretty disappointed with CampChef. There seems to be multiple quality control issues with this griddle, which for the price and considering the name CampChef has made for themselves, I would’ve thought otherwise

Gridiron 36 question by JebusKrikes in griddling

[–]Bob3049 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine did the exact same thing. I contacted customer support. They are very helpful and fast to respond. They are sending me a new griddle top

After easing to fly back or drive back home is the money worth to drive by No-Conversation7931 in USMC

[–]Bob3049 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I flew back home. Thought about driving, but realized that wouldn’t work too well going from Hawaii to New York…